Boris Johnson’s resignation: What's next?

The Two Matts

The New World

News, News Commentary, Government, Politics

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🗓️ 7 July 2022

⏱️ 42 minutes

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In this week’s episode, The New European journalist Eleanor Longman-Rood steps in while our editor and host Steve Anglesey is away. She discusses Boris Johnson's resignation and the events that led up to his departure before asking: what will they do with that wallpaper now? Then, she hears listeners' thoughts on what fictional character could make Brexit work, after Keir Starmer's speech on Monday. Journalist and global editor of the Bureau of Investigative Journalism James Ball joins the podcast to discuss the allegations against Chris Pincher, why this was the scandal to instigate Johnson's demise and what's next for the Tories and the country. Plus, Nadine Dorries, Steve Baker and Boris Johnson all feature in the Hall of Shame this week. Enjoyed this episode? Let us know by tweeting @TheNewEuropean.

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1:54.3	In this podcast episode, we'll be discussing a fairly sane week in Westminster. We'll hear your
1:59.4	thoughts on who could make Brexit work after
2:01.8	Kier Stama finally revealed his Brexit policy on Monday, if you can cast your minds back that far.
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